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Systems Security Engineer II

Bankers Trust Company
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

There are important qualities you look for in an employer – meaningful work, community engagement, competitive benefits, commitment to employee development, and so many more. At Bankers Trust, our team members experience an inclusive and community-focused culture and we’re proud of the premier workplace we’ve created. We regularly receive best in class results through our biennial employee engagement survey. We’re also proud to receive recognition from others, including our designation as a “Best Place for Working Parents®,” being a four-time recipient of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Inclusion Award, and being named one of the “Best Businesses Supporting Local Charity” by readers of the Business Record.

Job Summary:

The Systems Security Engineer II is responsible for working with cross-functional teams to ensure that controls are properly designed, implemented, configured, and performing as expected in support of the company’s security program and policies. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, configuration of Security tools and controls that enable the organization to detect and prevent computer and infrastructure security and cyber threats. The Systems Security Engineer II will act as a subject matter expert (SME) on multiple security solutions, and will provide guidance to security team members, as well as other IT teams, on the proper adoption and support of Security tools and controls. This individual will identify, assess, prioritize, and remediate processes for cyber security risks and vulnerabilities. This individual is responsible to train peers and other team members on the newly deployed products and solutions, preparing SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) documents, troubleshooting documents as part of projects.

Primary Functions and/or Responsibilities:

  • Apply knowledge of controls, threats, vulnerabilities, risk, and technical systems to assist with future-state security planning and roadmaps to harden systems and close vulnerabilities. Research and analyze searches and analyze business trends and behavioral data to identify opportunities for improvements and new initiatives.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the network and security infrastructure, systems, and tools to improve security strategies relative to the vision of the business while meeting compliance obligations by evaluating cyber security threats, risk, vulnerabilities, and processes to determine relative risk to the product, system, and organization.
  • Implement security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation
  • Investigate intrusion detections, malware, file propagation and any other form of malicious activity on the network
  • Rollout, maintain and improve strict security policies to reflect industry best practices and banking sector's compliance obligations
  • Develop and maintain documentation critical to operating and executing the security program using tools such as Microsoft Visio and office
  • Analyze security incidents using research and forensic techniques
  • Administer and monitor network security equipment and systems including but not limited to Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Incident and Event Monitoring (SIEM), anti-virus/anti-malware, application whitelisting, web and email security, Identity Access Management (IAM), Mobile Access Management, firewall, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and other systems critical to the security of the corporate network
  • Continually develop security skills and competencies. Help transform control culture from current detective controls to preventative controls
  • Prepare implementation, rollout and rollback plan for security tool introduction to the organization
  • Adhere to existing disciplines in place for software/application change control processes in order to meet both regulatory and business requirements
  • Provide superior customer service to all employees at multiple locations
  • Meet with auditors and compliance officers as needed to represent security
  • Collaborate with internal IT teams to coordinate projects and critical troubleshooting
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously and control project deliverables and expectations. Troubleshoot documents preparation and train other team members as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

  • Four-year degree in Computer Science or equivalent required
  • At least five years of experience in network security and/or systems management with a focus on information security required
  • Or a combination of education and experience
  • Certification in a Technology Industry certification related to Cybersecurity, such as, but not limited to, Security , CEH, GSEC, OSCP and CISSP, preferred

Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to prioritize amongst multiple projects for delivery

Hiring Salary Range

The hiring range below reflects targeted base salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s prior related experience & education and will be finalized at the time of offer. In addition to base salary, most positions are also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. Select positions may also be eligible to earn incentives and/or commissions. Hiring Salary Range: $86,000 - $102,000

Benefits

  • Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • 401(k) plan with lucrative company match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Lifestyle Accounts that provide employees with reimbursement for the things that are most important to them such as childcare, student loan payments, gym memberships, pet insurance and much more.
  • Team Member Banking - a suite of products and services with special benefits for employees

Hybrid Eligibility: Position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (requiring some days in the office each week).

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Salary : $86,000 - $102,000

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